Rockdale, TX Cost of Living


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Rockdale cost of living score
79.1
Less expensive
20.9% lower
than the US average
16.0% lower
than the Texas average
Rockdale, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.9% lower than the U.S. average and 16.0% higher than the average for Texas.

Rockdale, TX

Housing costs in Rockdale?
A typical home costs $200,200, which is 40.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 32.7% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rockdale costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 29.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Rockdale?
To live comfortably in Rockdale, Texas, a minimum annual income of $38,520 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rockdale?
Rockdale, TX has a relatively low cost of living compared to many other cities in Texas. The median home value is around $50,000, and the average rent hovers around $500 per month. The overall cost of goods and services such as food, transportation and healthcare are all below the national average making it a great place for those on a budget to call home. Additionally, the unemployment rate is much lower than the state and national averages which means more job opportunities for people looking to move to Rockdale.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRockdaleTexasUnited States
  79.194.2100.0
  90.393.7100
  100.0100.0100.0
  47.983.5100.0
  $200,200$297,600$338,100
  96.4%99.2%100.0%
  70.5103.3100.0
  70.383.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

I have lived just east of Rockdale in Milam County for the last 10 years. My land is located in the Texas Urban Triangle which has made my land a really good investment,  More

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